THELIONANDTHE UNICORN

Both the Lion and the Unicorn have been part of the United Kingdom's history since 1603, when Scotland and England were brought together by King James I of England Even before that they were already symbols in their royal coats of arms, two lions being the emblem of England while two unicorns stood for Scotland

The unicorn is a legendary creature, a white horse with a horn in the middle of its forehead Legends describe this horn as having miraculous powers to cure diseases, get rid of evil and giving life

The lion is a respected animal in many cultures. Its identity as a symbol of power, strength and king of the beasts dates back 5,000 years The lion’s mane is a royal symbol often compared with the rays of the sun

The Lion and the Unicorn is traditional nursery rhyme telling the story of the fight for power between the two kingdoms of England and Scotland.

The lion and the unicorn Were fighting for the crown

The lion beat the unicorn

All around the town.

Some gave them white bread, And some gave them brown; Some gave them plum cake and drummed them out of town.

And when he had beat him out, He beat him in again; He beat him three times over, His power to maintain.